Present & Past Events

More Then Human Rights (MOTH) Conference, March 2025
Vanessa will present a paper at the MOTH Festival of Ideas in NYC. More soon.


Seed Gifting Ceremony in collaboration with Fruition Seeds
Join us at Sawmill Herb Farm from 1-4pm. Learn more and RSVP here.

RTW Generative Writing workshop
Dive into the Rewilding Through Writing experience with generative sessions led by Vanessa. This four-part workshop provides a supportive space to cultivate your writing practice, craft and voice. For an intimate, interactive space these sessions are limited to 8 writers.

Nourishing Earth, Nourishing Ourselves: Webinar with Owen Wormser in collaboration with Project Coyote
Join Project Coyote Ambassador Vanessa Chakour and author and regenerative landscape designer Owen Wormser for Nurturing Multi-Species Communities Through Regenerative Landscapes, a conversation in the webinar series: NOURISHING EARTH, NOURISHING OURSELVES. During this webinar, we’ll have time for audience Q&A and one lucky guest will receive a signed copy of Owen's new book! Click here to register.

Words For The Wild Earth Day Event
Vanessa will join a panel and talks with local nature writers at the Harris Center in New Hampshire. Learn more and register here.

Nature Writing panel with Orion Magazine at the Edith Wharton House
More details to come.

Nature Writing Workshops at the Edith Wharton House, September 7th & 14th 2025
Vanessa will lead nature writing workshops at The Mount. More information posted soon.


Nourishing Earth, Nourishing Ourselves: Webinar with Brandon Keim in collaboration with Project Coyote
Join Project Coyote Ambassador Vanessa Chakour and author Brandon Keim for the first conversation in the webinar series: NOURISHING EARTH, NOURISHING OURSELVES. They’ll discuss Brandon’s latest book, Meet The Neighbors: Animal Minds and Life in a More-Than-Human World, about animal personhood and our relationships to wild animals and to nature. During the webinar, Vanessa and Brandon will explore what animal personhood means legally, ethically and morally as we work toward a world of compassionate conservation and coexistence.

Rewilding Through Writing: Developmental Sessions, Feb. 2025
Developmental Sessions with Vanessa take place every other Thursday starting Feb. 13th from 2-4pm EST. These classes are for RTW and Writing For The Wild students who are developing work. Register here.

Writing for The Wild: Lecture series, Winter session, January 2025
4 sessions, Sundays starting January 19th, 12-2pm EST
This interactive lecture series will explore how we can deepen intimacy with inner and outer wilds through writing, and translate the wonder and complexity of nature onto the page. While this session won't include individual feedback or shares, you'll gain valuable insights and inspiration to ignite your wild writing journey. Learn more and register here.

Pro Boxing Skills for Women: All Levels Saturdays, January 2025
These progressive, training sessions will equip you with a solid foundation in boxing, including footwork, speed bag and heavy bag training, basic defense, and conditioning. Learn in a welcoming, non-contact environment that awakens your primal instincts and empowers you to achieve your goals. Learn more here.

Writing For The Wild, a 4-part course with Project Coyote, January 2025
This intimate seminar fosters a close-knit environment where you can receive personalized feedback and share your work with fellow writers. We'll delve into the wildness within ourselves and our writing, exploring themes of nature, resilience, and the human condition. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to submit your work for potential publication on the Project Coyote blog or in the Wild Voices Collective newsletter. Learn more and register here.

Miami Book Fair, November 24th, 2024
Join Vanessa at the Miami Book Fair in conversation with Brandom Keim, author of Meet The Neigbors.

Writer's Retreat In the Scottish Highlands, 2024
An intimate writer’s retreat in the Scottish Highlands. This retreat is for Rewilding Through Writing students who would like to gather in person.

Pro Boxing Skills: Training Camp For Women, Wednesday afternoons
These progressive, training sessions will equip you with a solid foundation in boxing, including footwork, speed bag and heavy bag training, basic defense, and conditioning. Learn in a welcoming, non-contact environment that awakens your primal instincts and empowers you to achieve your goals. Gain confidence, transferable life skills, and a springboard for your ongoing boxing journey. Learn more here.

Book signing with Merritt Bookstore, October 19th
Join Vanessa at the NY Sheep and Wool Festival! She’ll be signing books with Merritt Bookstore.

Writing for The Wild: Lecture series, October 13th
4 sessions, Sundays starting Oct 13th, 12-2pm EST
This interactive lecture series will explore how we can deepen intimacy with inner and outer wilds through writing, and translate the wonder and complexity of nature onto the page. While this session won't include individual feedback or shares, you'll gain valuable insights and inspiration to ignite your wild writing journey. Learn more and register here.

EARTHLY BODIES: reading and signing with Sy Montgomery, October 12th, 2024
Join Vanessa and bestselling author Sy Montgomery at Toadstool bookstore in Peterborough NH, Saturday Oct 12th

Ethical Wildcrafting & Nature Journaling with Atlas Obscura, Oct. 2024
Discover the art of mindful foraging and deepen your connection to nature with author and naturalist Vanessa Chakour. This four-session course invites you to explore the autumnal landscape through a blend of practical foraging skills and reflective journaling. Guided by Vanessa's expertise, you'll explore plant identification, safety, and regenerative harvesting practices, all while fostering a profound appreciation for your local ecosystems. Learn more and register here.

Earthly Bodies at Unnameable Books in Turners Falls, October 5th, 2024
Join Vanessa in conversation with Owen Wormer, award-winning author of Lawns into Meadows.

Pro Boxing Skills: A 4-Week Training Camp For Women, Oct 1st-24th
This progressive, 4-week training camp will equip you with a solid foundation in boxing, including footwork, speed bag and heavy bag training, basic defense, and conditioning. Learn in a welcoming, non-contact environment that awakens your primal instincts and empowers you to achieve your goals. Gain confidence, transferable life skills, and a springboard for your ongoing boxing journey. Learn more here.

Writing For The Wild, a 4-part course with Project Coyote, September 26th
This intimate seminar fosters a close-knit environment where you can receive personalized feedback and share your work with fellow writers. We'll delve into the wildness within ourselves and our writing, exploring themes of nature, resilience, and the human condition. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to submit your work for potential publication on the Project Coyote blog or in the Wild Voices Collective newsletter. Learn more and register here.

Pub Date! Celebration of EARTHLY BODIES: EMBRACING ANIMAL NATURE, September 24th
Earthly Bodies book launch celebration at Homestead in Northampton in collaboration with Joyous Rebellion, Broadside Books and Orion Magazine. Learn more and purchase your ticket here.

Dream Away Lodge Reading series, August 24th
Vanessa will read from her upcoming book, Earthly Bodies: Embracing Animal Nature.

Webinar with Project Coyote, August 20th
A conversation with Camilla Fox, Founder of Project Coyote about fostering empathy for the wild through writing. We’ll discuss the publication of Earthly Bodies and our collaboration. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W-9y-giOSXaweqaY3okoIA#/registration

Pro Boxing Skills: A 4-Week Training Camp For Women
This progressive, 4-week training camp will equip you with a solid foundation in boxing, including footwork, speed bag and heavy bag training, basic defense, and conditioning. Learn in a welcoming, non-contact environment that awakens your primal instincts and empowers you to achieve your goals. Gain confidence, transferable life skills, and a springboard for your ongoing boxing journey. Learn more here.

Pro Boxing Skills: A 4-Week Training Camp For Women, October 1st-24th
This progressive, 4-week training camp will equip you with a solid foundation in boxing, including footwork, speed bag and heavy bag training, basic defense, and conditioning. Learn in a welcoming, non-contact environment that awakens your primal instincts and empowers you to achieve your goals. Gain confidence, transferable life skills, and a springboard for your ongoing boxing journey. Learn more here.

Rewilding Through Writing developmental sessions
Intensify your practice with RTW developmental sessions focused on completing one body of work. Receive personalized guidance and support from our intimate group, tailored to your unique writing goals.
3 Thursdays: AUGUST 22nd-Sept 5th, 2-4pm EST

Pro Boxing Skills: A 4-Week Training Camp For Women, July 16th - August 8th, Greenfield, MA
This progressive, 4-week training camp will equip you with a solid foundation in boxing, including footwork, speed bag and heavy bag training, basic defense, and conditioning. Learn in a welcoming, non-contact environment that awakens your primal instincts and empowers you to achieve your goals. Gain confidence, transferable life skills, and a springboard for your ongoing boxing journey. Learn more here.

Wildcrafting with Weeds & Invasive Species — A 4-part class with Atlas Obscura, July 9th - 30th
Weeds are plants that, often for lack of fitting into a manicured lawn or garden, have gotten a bad rap. But many of them are full of medicinal properties that, when properly wielded, can turn these tenacious plants into powerful allies. In this four-part seminar with author and herbalist Vanessa Chakour, you’ll learn to identify various weeds, use them to craft teas and tinctures, and become a steward of your local green spaces. By the end of our time together, you’ll rediscover the wonder of nature and explore the power of plants in this practical exploration of wildcrafting. Learn more and register here.

Rewilding Through Writing Intro Session, Thursday June 13th
Join Vanessa live on Zoom to experience a Rewilding Through Writing session. We’ll begin with a meditation and free-write, then share readings, writing prompts and have time for Q & A. You’ll find the link to register on the top of the Rewilding Through Writing page.

Wildcrafting and Foraging Lecture — Rites Of Spring with Atlas Obscura
An online talk and ‘walk’ to connect with nature through plant identification, ethical foraging and wildcrafting. Learn more here.

Inner & Outer Wild: Embodied Nature Writing
A live workshop at the Sunderland Library in Western MA. Part of a series in celebration of artist Frederick Gao.

Spring RTW GROUP: Weekend Sessions begin Saturday, April 27th
5 sessions, every other week starting April 27th,
Saturdays, 11am-1pm EST
A women’s writing course facilitated by author Vanessa Chakour, Rewilding Through Writing explores the healing power of creative process while strengthening your craft, cultivating your instinct and building confidence in your voice. Limited to 8 women for a nurturing environment where everyone has time and space to share. Learn more and reserve your space here.

Spring RTW GROUP: Weekday Sessions begin Thursday, April 25th, 2024
Rewilding Through Writing explores the healing power of creative process while strengthening your craft, cultivating your instinct and building confidence in your voice. Limited to 8 women for a nurturing environment where everyone has time and space to share. This session is now full but you can still join the weekend group.

Embodied Nature Writing with Atlas Obscura, April 23rd
The 5 week nature-writing course with Atlas Obscura begins. Learn more and register here.